Strategy & Planning Resources

Patty Alpers, a mentoring expert, breaks down why you should incorporate mentorship into your small business.

If you have decided that 2021 will be your year to start a business, congratulations! Make sure you have each of these items before you open your doors — whether in person or virtually — for business.

What advantages do leaders gain from serving as business mentors? We interviewed expert mentors to learn about their experiences.

It’s important to build mutually beneficial relationships with your network to help one another fuel your successes. But sometimes asking these professional references or acquaintances for a favor isn't easy. Use these rules to make it easier.

This module discusses the importance of retirement planning and options to help you save and provide for your retirement.   Read more

This module helps entrepreneurs understand the steps to planning for the eventual transfer of the business. Read more

On December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new coronavirus relief bill. Here’s what it means for the coronavirus relief programs: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).

Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or tenured business owner, you’ll want to learn how to adjust to and take advantage of today’s changing marketplace. Read more

Determine whether an S Corporation is the best decision for your LLC with this list of pros, cons, and helpful tips.

This continuation webinar will walk you through the steps of creating goals, tracking your data, and reviewing reports through Google Analytics. Read more

This webinar will provide detailed steps on how to prepare NOW so that your business is resilient when the next disaster strikes. Read more

What is your best tip for someone looking to name their business? We collected the best business naming tips and have summarized their answers below.